RIC VI Rome 112b Maximian obverse, Head of Galerius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Rome 112b Maximian reverse, Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Rome 112b
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
303 AD-305 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.89g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN

Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Rome 112b is an ae1 of Maximian (303 AD-305 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.89g, 27mm diameter.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Rome 112b?
RIC VI Rome 112b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (303 AD-305 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 112b.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 112b?
The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 112b?
RIC VI Rome 112b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.89g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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